Wallace
Peaked at #69 nationally in 1923, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Wallace has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Wallace — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#1967
in 1898
Last ranked
#15056
in 2023
Years tracked
66
1898–2023
Trend
Stable
Wallace was already at its most popular for girls in 1898 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #1967), with 5 babies given the name that year.
Wallace hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2023, when it stood at #15056.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | #15,056 | 6 |
| 2022 | #17,597 | 5 |
| 2021 | #12,125 | 8 |
| 2020 | #11,028 | 9 |
| 2019 | #9,080 | 12 |
| 2016 | #11,725 | 9 |
| 2013 | #16,418 | 6 |
| 2001 | #13,458 | 7 |
Wallace — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#69
in 1923
Current rank
#981
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Wallace reached its peak popularity for boys in 1923, ranking #69 nationally with 2,803 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #1293 (2014) to #981 (2024) — a 24% improvement.
As of 2024, Wallace ranks #981 nationally for boys, with 229 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #981 | 229 |
| 2023 | #1,016 | 216 |
| 2022 | #968 | 234 |
| 2021 | #892 | 258 |
| 2020 | #918 | 244 |
| 2019 | #895 | 245 |
| 2018 | #881 | 249 |
| 2017 | #1,023 | 197 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Wallace most popular?
Wallace was most popular in 1923, when it ranked #69 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Wallace becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Wallace?
At least 83,606 babies have been recorded with the name Wallace in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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